Perspectives Chtr - HS of Tech

www.pcsedu.org/

Charter School 320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perspectives Charter School - High School of Technology (often referred to as Perspectives Tech) is part of the Perspectives Charter Schools network located on the South Side of Chicago. The school is built upon the "A Disciplined Life" education model, a character-based curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional learning, ethical behavior, and academic rigor. By integrating these foundational principles into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare students not only for college success but also for responsible citizenship and leadership within their communities.

As a technology-focused institution, the school provides a curriculum designed to equip students with the digital literacy and technical skills necessary for the modern workforce. Through a combination of core academic coursework and specialized tech-based programming, Perspectives Tech strives to bridge the opportunity gap for its students. The school environment is structured to foster a supportive and disciplined atmosphere, encouraging students to develop a strong sense of self-advocacy and a clear path toward post-secondary education and career readiness.

320

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perspectives Chtr - HS of Tech
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	312
Two or More	1

Black
312 (97.5%)
Hispanic
7 (2.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)358-6120
Website:	http://www.pcsedu.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 73

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Perspectives Chtr - HS of Tech
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	73
Grade 10	72
Grade 11	91
Grade 12	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Perspectives Chtr - HS of Tech
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	48.8%
Male	164	51.2%

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